How to travel from Dortmund to Bochum

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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 11 miles (18 km)

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from Dortmund to Bochum

How to get from Dortmund to Bochum by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:27PM0h10
Dortmund Hbf
12:37PMBochum Hbf
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:27PM0h10
Dortmund Hbf
12:37PMBochum Hbf
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:27PM0h10
Dortmund Hbf
12:37PMBochum Hbf
$71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:27PM0h10
Dortmund Hbf
04:37PMBochum Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 646
08:15AM0h11
Dortmund Hbf
08:26AMBochum Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 915
08:10AM0h13
Dortmund Hbf
08:23AMBochum Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Bochum

Travel to Bochum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Bochum.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Bochum including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Bochum is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bochum:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bochum costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 10m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 20m.

The distance from Dortmund to Bochum is approximately 11 miles (18 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Bochum is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bochum as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Bochum:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bochum by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Bochum with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Bochum often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bochum and these popular destinations at a great price.

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